What does a Game Designer REALLY do?

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
  • Game design is an exciting, rewarding, and multi-faceted field with promising job prospects. However, becoming a game designer can be a challenging journey. Passion, patience, and persistence are essential!
    See what it takes to become a successful game designer and get first-hand insights from Troy Dunniway, an award-winning AAA game designer and executive at major studios like Microsoft, EA, and Ubisoft. Troy helped create the Game Design course at CG Spectrum, an Unreal Academic Partner.
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    Have Troy as your mentor! Find out more about CG Spectrum's game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/game-devel...
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  • @DreaBenz
    @DreaBenz Год назад +111

    2 main aspects: System design (running, jump, fight punch moving the player forward) Level Design: how to build the world and make it an interactive place ☺️🎮✨ Amazing info Troy!

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +6

      Thanks Andrea! We hope you found this breakdown to be helpful. Are you working on any game design projects?

  • @SIgor420
    @SIgor420 2 года назад +11

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @masacar1193
    @masacar1193 Год назад +1

    Thank you for that video and sharing your knowladge

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Hi Masacar! Thanks for checking us out. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll try to answer them in a future video!

  • @ZayAstros
    @ZayAstros 10 месяцев назад +3

    As a beginner in the pc gaming world this was very helpful!! Thank you

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi @ZayAstros! Welcome to the world of game design 🤩Really glad to hear this run-down was helpful for you!

  • @tandyabimap-hv6fw
    @tandyabimap-hv6fw 10 месяцев назад +3

    My Favorite Programming Languages are Scheme, C#, Java, Haxe, ActionScript, Lua, Clojure, Verse, Dart and F#

  • @fifty3268
    @fifty3268 Год назад +1

    your spectacles are really clean!!

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Thanks, Fifty! Troy sees all😄

  • @Hawkhunter07
    @Hawkhunter07 2 года назад +35

    I'm an intermediate level UX/UI Designer, but always had a passion for gaming......I'm curious are there any hybrid ux/ui + Game design roles out there? Or has there been anyone that transitioned from UX/UI to game design?
    just FYI I'm content with UX/UI and find it very interesting too, but there's always that lurking curiosity in the back of my mind about game design

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  2 года назад +25

      Hi there! If you want to stay focused on UI/UX design, it can be super helpful to also learn a lot about game design if you want to design interfaces for games - especially mobile games which typically have a LOT more UI/UX needs. In games, we often need to tweak or adjust the game design in order to make the UI/UX design work or be more efficient. This is why many games suffer with bad interfaces because it really takes a combination of 4 different skills (game design, interface art, interface programming, and game UX) to really make great game interfaces. It's rare to find someone who can do all 4 well. The more you know about game design, the better your game interface job opportunities will improve. This might then open the door into more game design opportunities, especially in mobile games, as you improve in your game design skills. Hope this helps, and thanks for tuning in!

  • @loveyourself0424
    @loveyourself0424 2 года назад +5

    Short video but important

  • @bluergr1990
    @bluergr1990 Год назад +13

    Just started classes for this

    • @bluergr1990
      @bluergr1990 Год назад +2

      Full sail

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +2

      Congratulations! Good luck on your game design journey, William!

    • @yeayup6807
      @yeayup6807 Год назад +2

      Hope ur still learning, improving, and having a good time ✌️💯

    • @Tactically_sniped
      @Tactically_sniped 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Cgspectrum bro just leaked his name

  • @johnbadillo3180
    @johnbadillo3180 7 месяцев назад +7

    So I’m a nurse and looking to get into game design because honestly I love gaming and the aspect of being able to help create one that people can enjoy brings excitement unlike I’ve ever had in my current field. Is it a difficult transition and is online schooling a good option for those of us who have full time jobs but flexibility when it comes to going to school? Thank you for the informative video!

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  7 месяцев назад +3

      Hi John! Like any major career transition, there will be challenges along the way and an adjustment period. Online schooling is a great option for people looking for a flexible learning schedule. All classes are 100% online so you can study from anywhere, and we match you with a mentor suitable for your time zone and schedule.
      Feel free to get in touch with our admissions team for more info at hello@cgspectrum.com
      You might also want to check out this very inspirational podcast episode featuring our head of 3D Animation, Mark Pullyblank, who started his career in film art a bit later in life, after switching from another industry:
      ruclips.net/video/ejg6QhIrfBY/видео.html
      Good luck, and hope to meet you soon 🤩

  • @markoviitanen4441
    @markoviitanen4441 Месяц назад

    It seems the most of the time I try to figure out how to import and export, so that it actually works in the engine...

  • @gennf2294
    @gennf2294 Год назад +5

    what if I want to be the person who builds the “lego” pieces for the level designers? any tips on how to become part of art team for game designers, for someone with an art background?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +3

      Hi Genn! Here are some tips from Troy: Learning how to be a level environment artist is really mostly about becoming a great hard surface modeler. Next, learning how to do advanced surfaces and texturing can also be important. Last, it's really about learning how to build things with modular pieces. Most environmental art modeling courses will teach you the basics of these 3 things. As for knowing how to better support a level designer, it can sometimes be semi-technical and know what the designer will need and how assets are produced, but this varies tremendously from project to project. But, for example, many open world and larger teams are using tools like Houdini to do advanced modeling and propagation, so if you are technically inclined, learning Houdini can be great, albeit it is VERY hard to learn and use.

  • @MaybeMillz
    @MaybeMillz Год назад +4

    Hello! I am currently working on my own game and in the future want to be a content designer, I noticed this video was mostly on System and level design and was wondering if you had any tips or info on them. Thankyou! ( content design such as lore, npc, characters, backstory, and such.)

    • @MaybeMillz
      @MaybeMillz Год назад

      Also, im planning to go to college for graphic design, is that a good idea to become a content designer?

  • @MEGA_TREE
    @MEGA_TREE 2 года назад +2

    Interesting

  • @giveupndie4559
    @giveupndie4559 Год назад +5

    I’m a digital artist, the idea of design or painting is eh but game design end dev is absolutely amazing. But what kind of bachelor’s should I do? I’m asking so that I can research the scholarships I can get into

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +4

      Hi! For a game designer it's always helpful to study any of these things, depending on what your focus/strengths are: computer science, computer programming, software engineering, maths, especially for the more technical people who want to get into the programming/development side of things. For people more interested in storytelling for games or planning how to create content that will be relevant, enjoyable, and profitable, writing or narrative studies, psychology, media & entertainment are all useful.
      At the end of the day, a variety of non-game related courses can help you depending on how you approach the studies and try to relate the content back to games!
      Check out our career pathways resource for more info: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development

    • @giveupndie4559
      @giveupndie4559 Год назад +2

      @@Cgspectrum thank you so much for your time

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +2

      @@giveupndie4559 You're welcome, and good luck! :)

  • @lemetamax
    @lemetamax 2 года назад +21

    I think I'm a game designer. I've not worked for an actual game company before, it's just me going solo for 5 years now and learning along the way. I've even got 5 games made.
    How do I get an entry level game design job internationally? Any ideas?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  2 года назад +13

      Hi there! Some advice from our Game Design department: You have to evaluate your current skills and talk to some people and see what they think of your work. Just apply for some jobs and see if you can get someone to talk to you about how your skills might be a fit for them. If you get negative feedback or are lacking in an area, then work to learn some new things or build some new skills... but just go for it! Good luck!

    • @lemetamax
      @lemetamax 2 года назад +2

      @@Cgspectrum Thank you

  • @Quokkamon1
    @Quokkamon1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hey! Thank you so much for this introduction. I've got a couple questions if that's ok, How would I go about getting in to this role? Is there much work around?
    Thank you if you do answer :) 😊

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hey Quokkamon1! You'll find out more about getting into a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer
      We also have a live event tomorrow with Troy called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A! The event is free and you can register here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/discover-game-development
      If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com :) Happy game designing and hope to meet you soon!

    • @Quokkamon1
      @Quokkamon1 9 месяцев назад

      @@Cgspectrum Thank you very much for your reply! I'll definitely be checking out your website!! 😁

  • @jeffzz111
    @jeffzz111 11 месяцев назад

    what universities in US teach game design , more focused on system design (art design, story design etc) rather than programming.??Thanks

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Jeff! We're an online school teaching game design. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
      Get in touch with our admissions team with any questions at hello@cgspectrum.com ☺

  • @Serendipity_GamingX
    @Serendipity_GamingX 8 месяцев назад

    I'm leaving the army in a few months and interested in attending uconn bfa in game design.. is a career in game design considered stable or is it more of a volatile field? Am I able to stay local in connecticut or will I constantly be on the move across the USA? And if I'm particularly interested in role playing games and the story telling design side is it even worth it to get a game design bachelors or should I go for something like creative writing/story telling

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  8 месяцев назад

      Hi AuronCloud_X! :) I have a few recommendations for you:
      - Read more about getting a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer
      - We have a recurring live event called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A. The event is free and you can keep an eye on our events page for our next event here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/
      - You'll also find some of our past events like this one on how to build and sustain a thriving game career: www.cgspectrum.com/events/insider-tips-emerging-talent-video-games-career
      - All of the game design courses we offer are are listed here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
      Don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com with other questions!

  • @rorwzy2976
    @rorwzy2976 11 месяцев назад

    hey troy i'm working on a cool game idea with a friend but the only thing i realy can do a little bit is scripting can you help us with our game that will help us very much until then i will wait and have a nice day!

  • @YAHYA-Ibrahim
    @YAHYA-Ibrahim 5 месяцев назад

    what is the major needed to be a game designer and do i need to be good at drawing and know how to programme

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  5 месяцев назад

      Hi there! Generally, strong drawing skills are not required for our game development courses, but it's always encouraged to work on your fine art skills!
      As for programming, our Essentials courses are introductory and meant for beginners. They are taught from the ground up so no experience with the required software is necessary. All of our intermediate Foundations courses and advanced Specialization courses require a prerequisite of some knowledge of the software used in the course.The prerequisites for each course are listed on the course page: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
      If you have additional questions or want more details, get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com
      You may also want to check out an AMA event we held last week with two of our Game Development department heads, where they answered a ton of questions about the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
      Good luck! ☺

  • @daniellesilva8925
    @daniellesilva8925 8 месяцев назад

    I’m very interested in the concept of game design but I don’t know we’re to start…

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  8 месяцев назад

      Hi Danielle! You might want to check out a few of our blog posts on how to get started in game design and learn more about this area of the industry. Here are a few places I recommend starting at:
      - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-design
      - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/skills-you-need-as-a-game-designer-troy-dunniway
      - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career
      - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/getting-a-job-in-game-development-8-strategies
      If you're interested in learning with us, you can check out all our game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
      Good luck on your journey and let us know if you have any more questions! :)

  • @jesseninjafiregod7441
    @jesseninjafiregod7441 2 года назад +2

    hey what course did you take in video game design

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  2 года назад +1

      Hi there! Check out all our game development courses here, including our Intro to Game Design course and our Game Design course: www.cgspectrum.com/game-development
      Drop us a line at hello@cgspectrum.com to chat with one of our Admissions team members to learn more about our game design courses! :)

  • @UTFapollomarine7409
    @UTFapollomarine7409 9 месяцев назад +1

    i cannot wait to start my next game already but man the assets i need can get pricey lol

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh, we hear you! Assets can get pricey. One of the benefits of the CG Spectrum community is that you have a chance to meet fellow students across all study areas and collab -- like teaming up with modelers for assets for your next game! ☺

    • @UTFapollomarine7409
      @UTFapollomarine7409 9 месяцев назад

      @Cgspectrum nice I will look into it, my brother is getting into 3d modeling I hope he can do characters soon.

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@UTFapollomarine7409 Amazing! Good luck to both of you ☺

  • @user-sw9ph8gg6l
    @user-sw9ph8gg6l 3 месяца назад

    See right now I am a international std at Japan reading Japanese language and since beginning I have entered Japan thinking I will study and work in a game designer industry but since months ago I am having double questions like AI will take over or is it worth it?
    Your answer will really help me

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  3 месяца назад

      Hi there! We recently ran two events about AI in the creative industries and the in games specifically. You can check out the replays here!
      AI in the Creative Industries
      www.cgspectrum.com/events/ai-creative-industries-panel
      The Future of Games
      www.cgspectrum.com/events/future-of-games-ama
      Get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions! :)

  • @gregorygan2077
    @gregorygan2077 10 месяцев назад

    Do you have courses on system design psychology?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  10 месяцев назад

      Hi @gregoygan2077! You'll find the detailed course curriculum for our game design course here: curriculumwww.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-course#curriculum

  • @dayonnaarts
    @dayonnaarts 5 месяцев назад

    Hi I want to be a video game designer and I really love to do ux and ui do both go together??

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  3 месяца назад

      Hi there! Here's a response from Troy: "Yes! knowing game design and UX are like peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes these are separate roles, or often game designers do the first pass of UX or the interface design as they are also defining the controls at thee same time. In mobile game design a game designer is usually much more involved in the UX design as well. If you think about it, what the game ultimately is inside (the game systems) will determine what it is outside (the UX), and often these both need to align and always both need to work closely together as if a game designer just dictates what the game is to a UX designer, the game is often too difficult to make for an easy interface, so the UX designer needs to constantly help , advise and test the game design in order to find solutions to make it easier to interface with. So, if you want to be a great UX designer, you need to understand game design, while great game designers need to understand UX as well."
      You can always get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com if you have more questions or want to know more about our courses :)

  • @tandyabimap-hv6fw
    @tandyabimap-hv6fw 10 месяцев назад

    I Love 3D Game Engines in PC

  • @georgetowers6409
    @georgetowers6409 2 года назад +4

    Does cg spectrum certificates count as college credit?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  2 года назад +1

      Hi George!
      For U.S. students, CG Spectrum has partnered with Hussian College which is accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) to offer nine specialized online film and game programs for U.S. based students. Visit the CG Spectrum & Hussian College website to explore programs, admission requirements, and to see if you qualify for financial aid: cgspectrum.hussiancollege.edu/
      For international students: At this stage, CG Spectrum is not affiliated with other regionally accredited bodies outside of the United States, and does not offer AQF qualifications recognized by TEQSA or ASQA.
      However, CG Spectrum is a certified school through The Rookies, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World-out of more than 500 schools.
      The Rookies Certified Schools are independently reviewed and assessed by invite-only, ensuring only the very best schools are accepted and the accolade remains exclusive. The accolade identifies schools that offer the highest quality education, and are best suited to prepare students for a career in the creative industries.
      CG Spectrum is also an Unreal Authorized Training Center, Unreal Academic Partner, Toon Boom Authorized Training Center, and a Houdini Certified School. This gives you confidence that when you become a CG Spectrum student you're joining an award-winning school with a great reputation.
      CG Spectrum was also ranked #2 Online Art School by The Rookies, and listed in Creative Bloq’s Top 5 Best Animation Schools.
      Reach out to us any time with questions about admissions and courses at hello@cgspectrum.com

  • @MarioTheVyonder2K5
    @MarioTheVyonder2K5 8 месяцев назад

    I want to become a video game designer after graduating from college!

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  8 месяцев назад

      Yes! We love to hear it! 🤩Here are a couple of blog posts with tips on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games
      www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career
      When you're ready to start learning game design, check out our courses! Hope to meet you soon ☺www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design

  • @AppleBloom21
    @AppleBloom21 Год назад

    Hello sorry I’m replying to this video a year later but I’m very interested in game design but my major is computer science currently. Should I leave and go to a game design focused school like full sail university? Just switch my major to animation, or keep the major and like minor in graphics design or take graphic emphasized classes? Whatever advice you can give will be great thank you

    • @jimg2518
      @jimg2518 Год назад +1

      Stick with Computer Science. Game designers get paid a lot less, have far less job opportunities and are generally only needed at larger studios. Comp Sci will not only let you get work in the games industry, but also have other opportunities with a very nice salary.

    • @AppleBloom21
      @AppleBloom21 Год назад

      @@jimg2518 thank you I appreciate the advice I truly do

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Hi AppleBloom21! Here's some advice from Troy: "Having a degree in computer science will help you be a much better game designer. You could even be a gameplay programmer if you want and bridge the gap between engineering and design easily. The CS degree is more flexible in the long term, but you need to decide what is best for you and what you enjoy. You could also finish your CS degree and then take the CG Spectrum Game Design course for a year and then do engineering or design and have more options long-term. Either way, if you enjoy programming you can stick with it. CG Spectrum also has a Game Programming course where you can learn the specifics of game programming, which is also super useful in game design."
      Here's a link to our Career Pathways page, which might be helpful for you to check out: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways
      You may also find Troy's video series (chock-full of useful information!) helpful in learning in detail what a game designer does. Check it out here: ruclips.net/p/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu
      As always, feel free to also get in touch with our Admissions team for any questions you might have about our courses, career opportunities that area available to our students, etc. You can reach them at hello@cgspectrum.com
      Good luck on your journey! 🙂

    • @AppleBloom21
      @AppleBloom21 Год назад

      @@Cgspectrum wow thank you so much for the response!!! I’m definitely going to look into everything you just told me I appreciate it sooo much. Thank you again!!!!!

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      @@AppleBloom21 You're so welcome! :)

  • @sohailasad667
    @sohailasad667 5 месяцев назад

    So i wanted to say that i am now in 9th grade and after I finish college i want to join game development and i have played many games since i was a child and i have almost played all the good games and i have so much knowledge in games, so i wanted to ask that can my experience in games help me in game development career?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  5 месяцев назад

      Of course! Having a knowledge (and passion!) for games is a solid foundation from which to start your game development career. It's fantastic that you already know what you're interested in :)
      Troy will be doing a free live AMA on game development event this week. Register here to attend live, or if you can't make it, get the replay emailed directly to you! Hope to see you there. www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month

  • @kenchin415
    @kenchin415 Месяц назад

    Any courses to help with?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Месяц назад +1

      Hi there, our game design courses are listed here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
      Reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any questions!

  • @yancyjarquin4683
    @yancyjarquin4683 Месяц назад

    Hey bro one question, I always wanted to do video game design , butt full sail is expensive, is there any other good option ??

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Месяц назад

      Hi there! You've come to the right place 😎 We offer game design courses to get you career-ready. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
      You'll find our course fees on each course page. The Game Design Essentials program, for example, is here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options
      Reach out to our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to get more information and find out what course is right for you :)

    • @yancyjarquin4683
      @yancyjarquin4683 Месяц назад

      @@Cgspectrum so if I take your course by the end I can apply for game studios ? Where can I see the prices !?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Месяц назад

      ​@@yancyjarquin4683 You'll find our course fees on each course page. For example, the fees for the Game Design Essentials program are on this page, under 'Pricing': www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options
      We have an 80% employment success rate. You can read more about our graduate successes and what studios they've gone on to work for here: www.cgspectrum.com/graduate-success
      Email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info. Hope to meet you soon ☺

  • @ilikejapan
    @ilikejapan Год назад +1

    what is the game being shown at 3:05 ?

    • @chinmayanaithani845
      @chinmayanaithani845 5 дней назад

      Hey @ilikejapan the game shown at 3:05 is SEASON: A Letter to the Future.

  • @deadbabyjokes5319
    @deadbabyjokes5319 3 месяца назад

    is there a lot of job availaible ? i have the feeling it must be full

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  3 месяца назад

      Hi there! We just hosted a couple of events where our game design and game development mentors and our career coach spoke about careers in the game industry. You can check them out here!
      www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
      www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-dev-careers
      Feel free to get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions :)

  • @alejandromarello6907
    @alejandromarello6907 Год назад

    Es necesario saber dibujar?!...
    Lo que hace un gaming design es planificar la historia y o los niveles?!..
    Is it necessary to know how to draw?!...
    What does a gaming design do is plan the story and or the levels?!..
    I am from Argentina.. which place do you recommend me to study to have a good level?!..

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Hi Alejandra! Please get in touch with our admissions team for more information about prerequisites, at hello@cgspectrum.com
      Check out our game development career pathways page for more tips and resources about how to get started in the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
      And, we'd love for you to join us in our game development courses! Find out more here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development

  • @_Elfaro
    @_Elfaro Месяц назад

    do a game designer write code or is that another role?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Месяц назад

      Hi there! It really depends on what kind of game design role you have -- you might work as a game designer or you might break the role into separate roles, like level designer and systems designer. There's also a game programmer, who uses coding to develop the software to create video games. For a detailed look at what skills and softwares are normally needed for each role, check out our career pathways page here and check out the different roles: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
      If you'd like to know more, send us an email at hello@cgspectrum.com :)

  • @K3S47N
    @K3S47N Год назад

    ive been wanting to learn about game design

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Look no further! Here's our full game design playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu
      And, if you're looking to dive deeper, check out our website for resources to explore game development career paths and different types of game jobs available: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development

  • @spispios5015
    @spispios5015 4 месяца назад

    How can i take a course with you?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  4 месяца назад

      Hi there! If you're interested in our game development courses, you can find more information about them here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
      The best way to get started is to email our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com
      Hope to meet you soon! 🤩

  • @keepitshort4208
    @keepitshort4208 Год назад +1

    Is there a math needed to make 2d games and how much is need to know basis ? Also if there is a book let me know

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад +1

      Hi Keepitshort! Here are some tips from Troy: It's good for game designers to know basic to somewhat advanced math skills. There are a couple areas where math is primarily used as a designer: when scripting (using C#, Python, UnrealScript, Blueprints, etc.) you will use a lot of different type of math, calculations, etc. This is generally more geometry level, maybe some basic calculus or such to figure out how or where something is moving and to make some calculations based on this. The second area we use a lot more typically is with all of the stats. We often need to know how everything players use, or have, especially in an RPG, effect each other. There are also lots of stats and math around game economies and other areas to know. So it's important to have a solid foundation of math fundamentals and more if you wan to be a game designer.

    • @keepitshort4208
      @keepitshort4208 Год назад

      @@Cgspectrum thank you for the reply really appreciate it also are there any books to further help me as in your recommendations ?

  • @kedarjoshi8962
    @kedarjoshi8962 2 года назад +3

    Can a game designer with time time gaining experience and knowledge can become a game producer in future?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  Год назад

      Hi Kedar Joshi! Check out this blog post covering the steps on how to start your career in game development: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career

  • @joecarusi4320
    @joecarusi4320 4 месяца назад

    Please get a hold of me my son like to be a game designer can you help me to put him on the right path.

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  4 месяца назад

      Hi there! Game design is a fun, challenging, and very rewarding career -- how great that your son is interested! Please email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to find out more about what a career in games entails and what courses we offer.
      We've also got a couple of free events coming up this month that might be interesting for you or your son to attend, and don't miss the event replays from last month's games month! You can find all of them here: www.cgspectrum.com/events

  • @KaybeeMaxx
    @KaybeeMaxx 8 месяцев назад

    Eyy bro I have lot of game ideas & I wish u could hire me to show u my skills then that's where you'll decided to give me a chance if u like my game ides❤😊

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  8 месяцев назад

      Hi KaybeeMaxx! Great ideas are crucial for game design -- so you're off to a good start for a career in game design! 😊 Here are a couple of blog posts with tips we've collected from our mentors on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games
      www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career

    • @KaybeeMaxx
      @KaybeeMaxx 8 месяцев назад

      @@Cgspectrum is possible for me to join if I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  8 месяцев назад

      Hi @@KaybeeMaxx ! It absolutely is :) Our classes are 100% online which means that you can study from anywhere! Here's a detailed breakdown for how our courses work: www.cgspectrum.com/how-it-works
      Get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info about our courses and how they work! Hope to meet you soon ☺

  • @bjmgraphics617
    @bjmgraphics617 7 месяцев назад

    Why would a company hire programmers, artists, and environment artist when a game designer does everything? Does the game designer completes the game or program a working prototype to get a playable demo? If it’s playable then isn’t that everything? It seems the poor designer is overworked as a unicorn. I thought a game designer is much like a UI Designer one who designs the app and system but forward the product to be coded. So what is the percentage of completed coding the game designer is responsible for assuming it’s NOT 100% else there’s not a need for a programmer?

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  7 месяцев назад

      Hi! We asked Troy to weigh in on this: Most games are incredibly complicated to create and require a team both because each role is generally highly specialized and requires a high level of skill, but also a lot of time. Most generalists can do a few things well, but often cannot do everything great. So while a game designer can sit in the middle, their responsibility is about making a fun game, and NOT about creating art or coding. Most game designers write NO code (maybe they do some scripting or Blueprints), they do not model, texture or animate generally (maybe they manipulate finished models and greybox stuff), they can do UX but are not a 2D UI graphic designer, they can give ideas for what something looks (and more importantly functions like) but they are not concept artist. A game designer might make quests, and have story ideas, and work on some storytelling, but they are not writers who write the final stories and dialogs. So a game designer can be an uber specialist (maybe just does level design or even just quest design) who excels at 1 thing, or can be a super generalist and help with a lot of things... As game budgets, time, and team sizes grow, teams begin to need (and can afford) specialists who can make better games than most generalists can make and will have a few generalist designers and a few specialists on a team (some gams have hundreds of game designers on them btw). Also, the time it takes someone to become a truly skilled generalist is maybe 3-4x that of being a specialist in any one area, as all of these jobs can take a lifetime to truly master and are also often left/right brain (creative and technical) which not everyone can do well. Hope that helps!

    • @bjmgraphics617
      @bjmgraphics617 7 месяцев назад +1

      The best story I can think about is Konami failed to make a deal for their game designer to continue their Silent Hill series. He quit and now the series is in limbo plus they lost the actor who would’ve played a character in the Silent Hill game.

  • @uglyboi4841
    @uglyboi4841 3 месяца назад +1

    I always thought I wanted to get into game design and it does appeal to me in some capacity but I’m more into creating the world,story, the things in it any idea on what or how to get into that? I haven’t been able to figure it out.

    • @Cgspectrum
      @Cgspectrum  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi there! We asked Troy to weigh in on your question: "Being a game designer is incredibly fun, rewarding, and hard. You usually need to be very multidisciplinary in what ya do. While some teams have uber-specialists, a lot are more generalists and perform a wide assortment of different jobs, many of which are often very different skills. Being an "idea person" usually doesn't actually exist. The reality is that "World-building" (making the stories and worlds) is usually a team effort, and not usually something a single person does, and is definitely not something a more junior person would be hired to do as it is incredibly complex and cannot be done without understanding how to make it also fun. While there are writers for games, most teams use contractors, and there are not many jobs being a writer, so we don't recommend it as a job unless you understand how hard it is to find a writing role is. So, as a Level Designer you often would be involved in defining some of the world, some story (for the level you are building) and would get to do some of what ya like, but you also would need to know how to design and build levels which requires lots of additional skills."
      Reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com if you have any other questions! :)

  • @kalanaweragama
    @kalanaweragama 3 месяца назад +1

    import pygame
    import sys
    import random
    # Constants
    WIDTH, HEIGHT = 800, 600
    PLAYER_SIZE = 50
    ENEMY_SIZE = 30
    BULLET_SIZE = 5
    WHITE = (255, 255, 255)
    BLACK = (0, 0, 0)
    RED = (255, 0, 0)
    # Initialize Pygame
    pygame.init()
    screen = pygame.display.set_mode((WIDTH, HEIGHT))
    clock = pygame.time.Clock()
    # Player
    player_x = WIDTH // 2
    player_y = HEIGHT - PLAYER_SIZE
    player_speed = 5
    # Bullets
    bullets = []
    bullet_speed = 7
    # Enemies
    enemies = []
    enemy_speed = 3
    enemy_spawn_rate = 30
    enemy_spawn_counter = 0
    def spawn_enemy():
    x = random.randint(0, WIDTH - ENEMY_SIZE)
    y = random.randint(-HEIGHT, 0)
    enemies.append([x, y])
    # Main game loop
    while True:
    screen.fill(WHITE)
    for event in pygame.event.get():
    if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
    pygame.quit()
    sys.exit()
    keys = pygame.key.get_pressed()
    if keys[pygame.K_LEFT] and player_x > 0:
    player_x -= player_speed
    if keys[pygame.K_RIGHT] and player_x < WIDTH - PLAYER_SIZE:
    player_x += player_speed
    if keys[pygame.K_SPACE]:
    bullets.append([player_x + PLAYER_SIZE // 2, player_y])
    # Spawn enemies
    enemy_spawn_counter += 1
    if enemy_spawn_counter == enemy_spawn_rate:
    spawn_enemy()
    enemy_spawn_counter = 0
    # Update and draw bullets
    for bullet in bullets:
    bullet[1] -= bullet_speed
    pygame.draw.rect(screen, BLACK, (bullet[0], bullet[1], BULLET_SIZE, BULLET_SIZE))
    # Update and draw enemies
    for enemy in enemies:
    enemy[1] += enemy_speed
    pygame.draw.rect(screen, RED, (enemy[0], enemy[1], ENEMY_SIZE, ENEMY_SIZE))
    # Check for bullet-enemy collisions
    for bullet in bullets[:]:
    for enemy in enemies[:]:
    if (bullet[0] >= enemy[0] and bullet[0] = enemy[1] and bullet[1] enemy[0] and player_y < enemy[1] + ENEMY_SIZE and player_y + PLAYER_SIZE > enemy[1]):
    pygame.quit()
    sys.exit()
    pygame.draw.rect(screen, BLACK, (player_x, player_y, PLAYER_SIZE, PLAYER_SIZE))
    pygame.display.flip()
    clock.tick(60) Can you make a game out of this??

  • @evelynknight-gc3ez
    @evelynknight-gc3ez 2 месяца назад

    Interesting